Chapter Breakdown
Chapter 1 - Mission & Authority
- 1.01 Mission and Core Beliefs
- 1.02 Use of Georgia Department of Public Safety Emblems and Badges
Chapter 2 - Written Directives
- 2.01 Written Directives
Chapter 3 - Code of Conduct
- 3.01 Code of Conduct
- 3.02 Oath of Office
- 3.03 Code of Ethics
Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure
- 4.01 Delegation of Authority
Chapter 5 - Personnel Matters
- 5.01 Anti-Harassment and Prohibited Workplace Behavior
- 5.02 Equal Employment Opportunity
- 5.03 Outside Employment
- 5.04 Critical Incident Support
- 5.05 Nepotism and Favoritism
- 5.06 Death and Funeral of a Member
- 5.07 Drug-Free Work Force
- 5.08 Drug and Alcohol Testing
- 5.09 Leave
- 5.10 Re-Employment
- 5.11 Workplace Threats and Acts of Violence
- 5.12 Modified Duty Assignment
- 5.13 Work Hours and Overtime
- 5.14 Personnel Procedures for Separations and Retirements
- 5.15 Performance Management
- 5.16 Disability Retirement/Fitness for Duty
- 5.17 Teleworking
- 5.18 Employee Assistance Program
- 5.19 Closure of Department Facilities
- 5.20 Pre-Employment Medical Requirements
- 5.21 Military Leave
- 5.22 Family and Medical Leave
Chapter 6 - Uniforms & Equipment
- 6.01 Uniform and Appearance
- 6.02 Departmental Communications Equipment
- 6.03 Vehicle Assignments
- 6.04 Ballistic Vests
- 6.05 Handcuffs
- 6.06 Badges and Identification Cards
- 6.07 This policy no longer exists.
- 6.08 Speed Detection Devices
- 6.09 License Plate Reader
- 6.10 Mobile Biometrics
Chapter 7 - Administrative Matters
- 7.01 Historic Properties
- 7.02 Military Courtesy
- 7.03 Buildings, Grounds, & Equipment
- 7.04 Business Cards
- 7.05 Wrecker Qualifications/Rotation Lists
- 7.06 Expenses
- 7.07 Contact with Inmates
- 7.08 Use of Tobacco
- 7.09 The United States and Georgia Flags
- 7.10 Inventory
- 7.11 Purchasing and Procurement
- 7.12 Department Fuel, Oil, and Car Supplies
- 7.13 State Supplies, Services, and Surplus Equipment
- 7.14 Donation of Equipment and Facilities
- 7.15 Contracts and Memorandum of Understandings
- 7.16 This policy no longer exists.
- 7.17 Purchasing Card
- 7.18 Deposits and Bank Reconciliations
- 7.19 Refund Checks for the Overweight Citations Unit
- 7.20 Safety and Loss Prevention
- 7.21 Requests for Advance Checks
Chapter 8 - Complaints & Discipline
- 8.01 Discipline
- 8.02 Complaints
- 8.03 Legal Proceedings and Representation
- 8.04 Employee Complaint Resolution Procedure
Chapter 9 - Inspections
- 9.01 Inspections
Chapter 10 - Use of Control and Weapons
- 10.01 Use of Force
- 10.02 Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) Spray
- 10.03 Weapons
Chapter 11 - Arrest-Related Procedures
- 11.01 Enforcement
- 11.02 Bias Based Profiling
- 11.03 Traffic Stops
- 11.04 Off Duty Arrests
- 11.05 DUI Enforcement
- 11.06 Guidelines for Searches Without a Warrant
- 11.07 Custodial Transports
Chapter 12 - Evidence & Property
- 12.01 Evidence and Property
- 12.02 Body Worn Camera (BWC) System
- 12.03 Mobile Video/Audio Recording
- 12.04 Photographs
- 12.05 Asset Forfeiture
Chapter 13 - Reports & Records
- 13.01 Open Records
- 13.02 Records, Forms and Reports
- 13.02-1 GSP File Guide Exhibit
- 13.02-2 MCCD File Guide Exhibit
- 13.02-3 Capitol Police Guide Exhibit
- 13.03 This policy no longer exists.
- 13.04 This policy no longer exists.
- 13.05 Citation Distribution and Accountability
Chapter 14 - Communications
- 14.01 Utilization of Technologies
- 14.02 Computer Security & Crimes
- 14.03 Communications with Persons with Hearing Disabilities
- 14.04 Communications
- 14.05 Mobile Data Terminals
- 14.06 Internet Use & Online Social Networking
- 14.07 Limited English Proficiency
- 14.08 This policy no longer exists.
- 14.09 Departmental Sanctioned Social Media
Chapter 15 - Media Relations
- 15.01 Media Relations
Chapter 16 - Special Occurrences
- 16.01 Unusual Occurrences/Special Details
- 16.02 U.S. Government Vehicles
- 16.03 Bomb Threats/Suspicious Packages
Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures
- 17.01 Juvenile Operations
- 17.02 Pursuits
- 17.03 Traffic Crash Investigations
- 17.04 Assisting Motorists
- 17.05 Concentrated Patrols
- 17.06 Removing Vehicles
- 17.07 Escorts and Relays
- 17.08 Post Operations
- 17.09 Duties and Responsibilities
- 17.10 Missing Persons Response
- 17.11 Traffic Direction and Control
- 17.12 Specific Groups and Officials
- 17.13 Driver Re-examination
- 17.14 Powers and Duties
- 17.15 Crash Review Board
- 17.16 Roadblocks
Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases
Chapter 19 - Investigations
- 19.01 Pre-Employment Background Investigations
- 19.02 Office of Professional Standards
- 19.03 Interviews and Interrogations
Chapter 20 - Awards
- 20.01 Departmental Awards Program
Chapter 21 - Special Programs
- 21.01 Honor Guard
- 21.02 This policy no longer exists.
- 21.03 Victim/Witness Assistance
- 21.04 Chaplain Program
Chapter 22 - Recruitment & Selection
This policy no longer exists.
- 23.01 Field Training Officers
- 23.02 Training
Chapter 24 - Career Development
- 24.01 Promotions and Transfers
Chapter 25 - Special Units & Support Services
- 25.01 Aviation Support
- 25.02 Activation of State of Georgia SWAT Team
- 25.03 Selection of Members to the State of Georgia SWAT Team
- 25.04 Motorcycle Unit
- 25.05 Executive Security
- 25.06 Specialized Assignments
- 25.07 Canine Teams
- 25.08 Crisis Negotiators
- 25.09 Capitol Police Division
- 25.10 Child Abduction Recovery Team (C.A.R.T.)
Chapter 26 - Information Technology
- 26.01 Information Technology
- 26.02 Information Security Awareness & Training